The 1st Infantry Division Band Brass Quintet is a subunit of the 1st Infantry Division Band, which is the musical ambassador for the oldest continuously serving division of the U.S. Army. The band's mission is to represent the 1st Infantry Division at military ceremonies and in communities across the country. The 1st Infantry Division, known as the Big Red One because of the red patch stitched on the left shoulder of their uniforms, is based out of Fort Riley, Kan.

The brass quintet's performance at Whitworth will feature musical selections ranging from classical to patriotic, including pieces by John Cheetham, Giovanni Gabrieli, George M. Cohan and John Philip Sousa. In addition to their concert at Whitworth, the quintet will perform at Walla Walla University, Washington State University, Eastern Washington University and Whitman College during February.

Located in Spokane, Wash., Whitworth is a private, liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The university, which has an enrollment of 2,600 students, offers 53 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.